Financial Analyst - Financial Services

In support of the unit's strategic and operational initiatives, this position provides analytical and technical support to the Financial Services department. Technical duties are performed in compliance with principles of professional accounting.

• Maintain knowledge of pay and leave rules for each collective bargaining unions.
• Serve as secondary for the biweekly payroll processing duties as normally performed by the Payroll and Retirement Compliance Manager
• Assist in developing and maintaining systems to support payroll and finance functions within Financial Services while utilizing accounting principles.
• Expected to use Microsoft Office Programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Additionally, will be expected to know, learn and use software packages utilized within the department, including but not limited to reporting software, Colleague, financial reporting software, document imaging software, timekeeping system, and college portal.
• Serve as the system administrator for the electronic time and attendance software; enter new hires, create leave plans, create coding, maintain calendar, generate overtime, and shift reports.
• Serve as the trainer on the timekeeping software for users.
• Monitor and maintain employee retirement contribution limits in accordance with regulatory requirements; prepare and review corresponding biweekly reports.
• Produce monthly work-study or labor allocation reports and partner with Budget Office to update authorization signature access and ensure changes are accurately reflected in timekeeping systems.
• Prepare MPSERS bi-weekly reports; maintain reconciliations; monitor employee statuses and codes; correct records as needed.
• Utilize professional development to stay current with knowledge of Michigan Public Schools Employee's Retirement System (MPSERS) and the college's other deferred compensation plans.
• Analyze, reconcile, and monitor retirement, payroll, and leave-related financial data to ensure regulatory compliance, accurate payroll close, and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepare and maintain recurring financial and compliance reports, including retirement and deferred compensation reporting, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage financial and departmental coding. Track and record daily investment activity and reconcile monthly; assist in preparing year-end audit investment schedules and footnotes.
• Manage and revise department portal pages.
• Create and revise electronic forms in computerized data systems.
• Loadbudgets for restricted accounts into Colleague, such as Foundation, Construction and Athletics.
• Reconcile accounts using various reports from multiple system.
• Reconciling employee benefit financial transactions monthly in conjunction with the budget office and Human Resources.
• Assist in training payroll clerks in timekeeping software and payroll processing.
• Analyze and problem solve technical issues; work with other college staff to maintain working systems; assist in testing and documenting updates to the Colleague system related to Colleague Finance and Human Resource/Payroll modules. Monitor forums.
• Serve as a technical and problem-solving contact for department.
• Monitor department email boxes and respond timely to inquiries.
• Analyze substantial amounts of data and develop complex financial reports, report results.
• Maintain appropriate files and records.
• Motivate and encourage staff to perform duties accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in department meetings, relevant workshops and training.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Associate degree in accounting or, associate degree in business administration with accounting coursework and related payroll experience, from an accredited institution is required; bachelor's degree in accounting preferred. Transcripts must be submitted with the application. Copies are acceptable for use during the screening process. If selected as a candidate, official transcripts must be submitted before you interview for the position.